Family time!

Daksh parked his car outside his house, taking a deep breath.
His mind was still reeling from everything that had happened.
The moment he stepped inside, he was greeted by the familiar chaos of family life.
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh's sister)
*Sprawled on the couch, engrossed in her phone*
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
*In the kitchen, prepping for lunch*
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
*In the living room, reading the morning newspaper*
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh's sister)
*Teasing* “Look who finally decided to come home. Mr. Bigshot Managing Director, gracing us with his presence.”
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Rolled his eyes but managed a smile*
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Playing along* “Yeah, yeah. Missed you too, Sammy.”
He dropped his bag and sank into the chair, trying to appear normal.
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh's sister)
*Eyes glinting with mischief*
She could always tell when something was off with Daksh.
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh
Samiksha Ahuja(Daksh's sister)
*Grinning* “Why are you acting so strange, Bhai? Something you’re not telling us? Met a girl at the event, huh?”
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Startled, laughing it off* “What? No, no! Just tired. Where do you even get these ideas from?”
His mother walked over, wiping her hands on a towel.
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
*Smiling warmly* “How was the event? Everything went well?”
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Nodding, avoiding her eyes* “Yeah, it was good. Client was happy. Everything went smoothly.”
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
*Sat down next to him, eyeing him curiously*
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
Dakshita Ahuja (Ma)
*Concerned* “You look tired. Did something happen?”
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Stiffened for a second before shaking his head, forcing a casual tone*
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Chuckling* “No, Ma. Just a long night. You know how these events go.”
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
*Glanced up from the newspaper*
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
*Firmly* “You should take it easy. Work is important, but so is health.”
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
Sameer Ahuja (Dad)
"And Your brother’s engagement is next, remember?”
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
"Yes dad! "
Daksh Ahuja
Daksh Ahuja
*Gave a tight-lipped smile, feeling the weight of their concern*
If only they knew what was really on his mind.
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Meanwhile, Anvita entered her family home, carrying some fresh flowers she had picked up on her way back.
Raghav Mehra (Dad)
Raghav Mehra (Dad)
*Sitting in the living room with her brother, Raj, watching cricket on TV*
Raghav Mehra (Dad)
Raghav Mehra (Dad)
*Cheerfully* “There’s my hardworking daughter! How was the wedding? You must be exhausted!”
Anvita Mehra
Anvita Mehra
*Smiling, placing the flowers in a vase* “It was a huge success, Papa. Everything went smoothly.”
She didn’t mention the 'extra' success of accidentally getting married to Daksh.
Not something she could casually bring up, right?
Raj Mehra (brother)
Raj Mehra (brother)
*Grinning, his eyes glued to the TV* “Oh, so you didn’t end up finding yourself a rich groom at this fancy wedding, huh?”
Anvita Mehra
Anvita Mehra
*Rolled her eyes, laughing softly* “No, Arjun. Sorry to disappoint.”
If only her brother knew how close he was to the truth.
Anvita Mehra
Anvita Mehra
*Went to the kitchen to help her mom with the cooking*
As she chopped vegetables, she couldn’t help but feel a pang of guilt, the nuptial chain under her dress a constant reminder.
She didn’t know how long she could keep this secret.
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